Miss Violence-------- Jun 2026

The teacher at school notices bruises on Angeliki’s arm. The state (social workers, police) makes cursory visits. But the Father’s weapon is his respectability. He is charming, articulate, and poor. He weaponizes poverty to deflect suspicion: “We are a struggling family; we don’t need your help.”

This is not a film to be "enjoyed." It is a film to be endured. Miss Violence--------

★★★★½ (Masterful, but merciless) Trigger warnings: Child sexual abuse, suicide, psychological coercion, institutional neglect. The teacher at school notices bruises on Angeliki’s arm

Ten years after its release, "Miss Violence" remains a litmus test for film criticism. It holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes (based on a small sample of top critics) but a 5.5/10 audience score. The gap between critical appreciation and audience revulsion is immense. He is charming, articulate, and poor

Alexandros Avranas On His Brilliantly Perverse "Miss Violence" - IMDb